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Campuswide News & Events
Aug. 8 @ 1 p.m. – Brief PowerCampus / Self-Service Outage Scheduled
Starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, PowerCampus and Self-Service will be taken offline for server maintenance. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. System access should be restored by 2 p.m. the same day. Contact…
Lunch and Learn – Aug. 19 @ 12 p.m. – Dr. Ashley Kennard Presents ‘Thriving Through Change and Conflict: Strategies for Success’
On Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Merrick Room 301, Dr. Ashley Kennard, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Communication, will facilitate “Thriving Through Change and Conflict: Strategies for Success.” Lunch will be provided. RSVP Required by Wednesday, Aug.…
OWU ALERT System Update: Add This Number to Your Cell Phone Contacts
The OWU ALERT system has been updated to use 740-737-8880 for all emergency voice calls made to your cell phone of record with the University. Please add this number to your phone contacts as OWU ALERT EMERGENCY. For our newest…
OWU Daily Returns to M-F Publication on Aug. 5
The OWU Daily will return to Monday-Friday publication beginning Monday, Aug. 5, to help you share important information with the campus community. Please note, however, incoming first-year and transfer students won’t begin receiving the Daily until their first day of…
Campus Operations Notification: Fire Alarm Testing July 15-18
Buildings and Grounds will be conducting state-required fire alarm inspections and tests from July 15-18 in several campus buildings. If your building is affected, you do not need to evacuate during testing, but please note alarms may sound and strobe…
Main Entrances Closed at Hobson Library and Science Center Until Further Notice
Exterior work continues outside Schimmel/Conrades Science Center to support new donor-funded landscaping and signage. The work zone is fenced off, and the main entrances into both sections of the science center building (including the entrance to Hobson Library) will be…
OWU Connection News & Events
March 25 – Accounting & Finance Fellow Self-Nominations Due!
Do you want a career in Finance or Accounting? Are you interested in learning from professionals and alumni in the field? The Accounting & Finance Fellows Program is a selective program that empowers students to explore the wide range of careers available…
TODAY @ 11:30 a.m. – Your NEW Virtual Career Center Launches💻🚀✨ ft. Crumbl!
The Career Connection Team is excited to announce that your NEW Virtual Career Center has officially LAUNCHED! Come celebrate the launch TODAY in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium from 11:30am – 1pm & explore all of the website’s new features…
Career Connection Post-Grad Intern: Apply by Friday! 🎓✨
The Career Connection Team is hiring! The Career Connection Post-Grad Intern role is a one-year, paid, full-time position (June 2024-June 2025) with benefits that will support the Career Connection team, reporting to the Director of Career Connection. The Post-Grad Intern Position is open for a…
Tonight @ 6 p.m. – Zoology Alumni Panel and Peer Meeting
Are you a zoology major but aren’t quite sure what you want to do with your love of wildlife and domestic critters? Join us for a peer discussion about your career goals and to brainstorm questions for a panel of…
April 1 @ 7:30 – The Heisler Business Ethics Lecture with Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Join us for the 2024 Heisler Business Ethics Lecture “Shaping Organizational Culture: The Ethical Imperative in Global Leadership” featuring kenote speaker Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, President of the Middle East Policy Council and former Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the…
2024 Grads: Career Connection Post-Grad Intern Application NOW OPEN! 🎓✨
Seniors, are you unsure what your plans are after graduation? The Career Connection Post-Grad Intern role is a one-year, paid, full-time position (June 2024-June 2025) with benefits that will support the Career Connection team, reporting to the Director of Career Connection. This is a…
Student News & Events
Oct. 19 @ 4 p.m. – Culture Fest Tabling
Does your organization want to table at the biggest student-organized event of the year? Apply today to secure your organization’s spot. Tables are limited, so it is first come, first serve! All supplies for organizations to table will be up…
Today @ Noon – A.G.I.S. Open House
Join the Africana, Gender, and Identity Studies (AGIS) Department and Student Board for Pizza and Crumbl cookies! All are welcome, and it is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with Faculty and other AGIS majors and minors. Today, Oct.…
Gracie Jiujitsu, Okinawa Karate & Kobudo, TKD, Self Defense
Okinawan Karate/ TKD PE301 is one of the greatest self-defense systems ever created. You do not need to have prior experience to take this course – beginners are welcome! Our internationally certified instructors teach the complete Okinawan Karate system in…
Student Mailroom Hours during Mid-Semester Break
Update! The Student Mailroom will be open 1:30-3 p.m. Oct 9 and Oct. 11. It will be closed Oct. 10, when water will be shut off to the campus center. Have a great break! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Mailroom Contact:…
Oct. 2 @ 7 p.m. – What Makes You, YOU? Exploring Identity and Culture
Get crafty with cow members, enjoy snacks, & engage in meaningful conversations as you explore the puzzle pieces of your identity and culture at Elisabeth’s house project! This house project will take place at the Citizens of the World SLU,…
Oct. 1 @ Noon – Field Day
Hall Council is hosting a field day outside on the JAYwalk from noon – 1 p.m. Come play some games and relax! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life/Hall Council Contact: Jon Maldonado at Jmmaldonado@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 5 @ noon – Blackboard Training on the AI Design Assistant
Information Services is pleased to announce this upcoming training opportunity, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services: AI Design Assistant Monday, Aug. 5, at noon Learn how the AI Design Assistant can help you build your course and save you time.…
Common Application Workshops Offered in July, August
High school juniors and seniors are invited to register for an interactive common application workshop (#commonapp). The registration link is here. During the workshop, students will complete their common application, learn how to build and finalize their college lists, and begin drafts…
Blackboard Open Q&A Training for Early Fall Semester
The Ultra course view is now the only course view. Don’t panic if this newer interface is still new to you. We’ve got you covered! Information Services is pleased to announce these open question-and-answer sessions with Anthology’s professional Blackboard services:…
University Classifieds
In Search of Study Chair
I am currently in search of a study chair with wheels that is suitable for extended periods of studying. If anyone within the OWU community has a chair meeting these criteria and is willing to provide it for free, it…
Direct Care Opportunity in Delaware for Pre-Med/Pre-Nursing Students
Are you a pre-med or pre-nursing student looking for an opportunity to get direct healthcare experience while helping a local family in need? I am looking for a responsible student willing to assist a local man with his in-home dialysis…
Jan. 15 deadline! Boardman Arts Park Seeks Submissions for ‘Diversity in Delaware’ Photo Exhibition
The OWU community is invited to submit photos for consideration for Boardman Arts Park’s juried “Diversity in Delaware” exhibition. The deadline to submit is 8 p.m. Jan. 15. For complete guidelines and submission deadlines, visit Please note: Attending OWU…
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